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University of Colorado, Denver

School of Public Affairs

PREPARING TOMORROW\'S EXPERTS AND LEADERS IN PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION, PUBLIC AFFAIRS, CRIMINOLOGY AND CRIMINAL JUSTICE The School of Public Affairs prepares the next generation of leaders in public service and criminal justice professions to solve society\'s most pressing problems. Working together, faculty, staff and students also conduct research that improves the quality of life and informs policy making and management in the public and nonprofit sectors.

Area Studies

Graduate Program Overview

There is a reason U.S. News & World Report ranks the CU Denver School of Public Affairs as the top public affairs school in Colorado, and among the best in the nation. We combine world-class faculty, an urban setting that creates opportunities for experiential learning, rigorous programs and flexible schedules. The result is a student body united in their vision for a better world and equipped with the practical skills to make it happen. Students gain real-world perspective working in the field and learning from professors who are shaping public policy through research.